LEGO Set 6969 Celestial Stinger: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	6969
Release year	1998
Piece count	256
Minifigures	2
Theme	Space
Subtheme	Insectoids
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 6969 Celestial Stinger, released in 1998 as part of the Space line, has 256 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 112 different lots, across 7 colors.

Inventory of set 6969

The inventory of set 6969 lists 256 pieces, spare parts excluded: 112 different lots (one shape in one color) for 100 part shapes.

Colors of set 6969

Main color: black, making up 31% of the parts, followed by dark gray (25%) and blue (24%).

Color	Parts	Share
Black	80	31%
Dark Gray	64	25%
Blue	62	24%
Trans-Neon Green	33	13%
Trans-Dark Blue	11	4.3%
Trans-Clear	2	0.8%
Red	1	0.4%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	45	18%
Bricks Sloped	38	15%
Hinges, Arms and Turntables	18	7%
Bricks	17	6.6%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes	17	6.6%
Plates Special	15	5.9%

Most common parts in set 6969

Part	Color	Quantity
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Black	13
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 2 3039	Blue	7
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove 2412b	Trans-Neon Green	6
Brick 2 x 2 3003	Blue	6
Brick Sloped 33° 3 x 2 3298	Blue	6
Dish 2 x 2 Inverted [Radar] 4740	Trans-Neon Green	6
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141	Trans-Neon Green	6
Technic Brick 1 x 2 [1 Pin Hole] 3700	Dark Gray	5
Magnet Holder Plate 2 x 2 Bottom 30159	Dark Gray	4
Plate 2 x 2 3022	Blue	4

68 of the 100 part shapes in this set have their own page on Setopedia, with their colors, element numbers and the other sets that use them. See all LEGO parts

No part in set 6969 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 6969 from another set

Share of the parts of set 6969 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
6977 Arachnoid Star Base	43%	438	1998
6919 Planetary Prowler	28%	249	1998

No similarly sized set goes above 43%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 6969 within its line

With 256 pieces, set 6969 ranks #39 out of 91 Space sets in our database, which have an average of 277 parts. Among the 233 sets released in 1998, it ranks #67.

Included minifigures

Insectoids Droid / GigabotQuantity : 2
Captain Wizer / Captain Zec, with Shoulder ArmorQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 6969 Celestial Stinger have?

LEGO set 6969 Celestial Stinger has 256 pieces. It was released in 1998 as part of the Space theme.

What year was LEGO set 6969 released?

Set 6969 Celestial Stinger was released in 1998 and belongs to the Space theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 6969?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 6969 Celestial Stinger: 2. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 6969?

The instructions for LEGO set 6969 Celestial Stinger can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 6969.

What is the main color of LEGO set 6969?

Black, with 80 out of 256 pieces, or 31%. Next come dark gray (25%) and blue (24%).

How many different parts does set 6969 contain?

Set 6969 has 112 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 100 part shapes. Most common part: Plate 1 x 2 in black, with 13 copies.

Does LEGO set 6969 contain any exclusive parts?

No: every one of its parts is found in at least one other set.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 6969?

Set 6977 Arachnoid Star Base, released in 1998: it supplies 43%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.